APTT

Material: Blood
Study price: PLN 15.00
Waiting time for the result: result no later than the next working day
Booking:

  • Check, the hours of operation of the collection center and where booking an appointment is required.

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Preparation for the study

General

  • The test material is blood.
  • The patient must be fasting. On the day before the test, it is recommended to have an easily digestible,
    low-fat diet and refraining from intense exercise and stimulants.
  • On the day of blood sampling for the test, do not drink natural coffee or smoke nicotine, it is recommended to drink about 0.5 liters of water.
    Before taking blood, 15-20 minutes of rest is recommended.

Detailed for infants

  • For children under 3 years of age, it is recommended to draw blood from half to one hour after feeding.

Description

Kaolin-kefalin time is a sensitive review test used to evaluate coagulation.

Importance of the test: differential diagnosis of hemorrhagic diathesis, control of heparin treatment, control of hemophilia A and B replacement therapy, preoperative screening for coagulopathy.

Time prolongation: deficiency of single clotting factors, coagulopathy from wear and tear, heparin/hirudin treatment, acquired lupus anticoagulant.

Time shortening: may be an expression of hypercoagulability.

Development and preparation of material (applies to contractors only)

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